tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79073412608164459282012-02-16T05:31:30.405-08:00Melissa Sprouse-Brownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761894310282425558noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7907341260816445928.post-10752213073952423552008-03-09T22:40:00.000-07:002008-03-09T22:44:42.098-07:00<span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><p>Everyone hopes for a positive relationship with his or her <a href="http://www.realestateschoolofsc.com/">real estate agent</a>. Unfortunately, there are times when differences arise that are cause for concern. </p> <p>First, try to resolve your issue with your <a href="http://www.realestateschoolofsc.com/">agent </a>on a personal level. 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